News From Democratic Leader Sam Singh

LANSING — The Progressive Women’s Caucus and members of the House Democratic Caucus held a press call today to outline core principles that would address the problem of sexual assault on college campuses. In response, House Democratic Leader Sam Singh (D-East Lansing) issued the following statement:

“The time to take action on this issue is now. Our focus must be to prevent sexual assault, protect survivors, hold predators accountable for their actions, and institutions accountable for investigating and reporting allegations. The Progressive Women’s Caucus’ proposals directly address these much-needed changes. I urge my colleagues in...

“The small increases proposed in this budget don’t make up for the last seven years of missed opportunities and underfunding of our schools, roads and communities. This is a welcome first step in the right direction, but until we commit to fully addressing our state budget crisis, we are failing...

LANSING —Ahead of Gov. Rick Snyder’s budget proposal this week, House Democrats have released a video announcing their priorities for the 2018-19 fiscal year budget, calling on the governor and his administration to return the state’s focus to the people of Michigan, not lobbyists or corporate donors.

“A state’s budget is a values statement, and for the last seven years we’ve seen plainly what Republican leadership’s values are,” said House Democratic Leader...

LANSING, Mich. – Senate Minority Leader Jim Ananich (D–Flint) and House Democratic Leader Sam Singh (D–East Lansing) responded to Gov. Rick Snyder’s 2018 State of the State Address by calling on him to end the profits-over-people ideology that has hurt Michigan families and held our state back for the last seven years.

Democrats vowed to continue to fight for working families by championing policies that keep more money in their pockets, provide opportunities to attain...

LANSING – Today, in response to new revelations regarding the Larry Nassar case, House Democratic Leader Sam Singh and Senator Curtis Hertel, Jr., both of East Lansing, issued the follow statement:

“It is clear that a lack of leadership amongst Michigan State University’s highest ranks allowed victims to suffer in silence for far too long. We owe it to every survivor who had to endure this horrific torture to not only bring justice to the...